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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,163.80, 498,763.98 and 214,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,163.80, 498,763.98 and 214,482.60 is: 321,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,163.80 : 498,763.98 = 214,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,163.80/498,763.98 = 214,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,163.80x = 498,763.98 × 214,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,163.80x = 106,976,195,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,976,195,216.75/333,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,091.89

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